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“February 28, 2012 Barb was my 'beacon' when we lived in Denver and for her I light many candles. I am sad that I won't be able to visit with Barb...Read More »
1 of 6 | Posted by: khandra (Pegg Anderson) - Miller, IN

“Mom, I sure do miss you, our lives are filled with your light and our hearts are filled with your love. You are at peace now and we are getting...Read More »
2 of 6 | Posted by: Kathy Kochanek - Bryant, AR

“My sincere sympathies to Kris and family and friends. ”
3 of 6 | Posted by: Linda Zehner - Bryant, AR

“Kris, You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry for your loss. Pam Cramer ”
4 of 6 | Posted by: Pam Cramer - Bryant, AR

“Sorry for your loss, Kris. I will keep you in my prayers. ”
5 of 6 | Posted by: Brad Crumby - Bryant

“I am sincerely sorry for your loss. Thinking of you, Kris, and your family at this time. Ann Hall ”
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Barbara Jo Horvat, age 71, of Bryant, Arkansas, died Wednesday, May 11, 2011 at her home. She was born on January 21, 1940, in Pueblo, Colorado, to her parents, Joseph J. Horvat and Jewel E. Taylor. She was of the Catholic Faith.

Survivors include her daughter, Kathy Kochanek (David) of Bryant, Arkansas; her father, Joseph J. Horvat, Sr.; two sisters, Kris Hansen and Sharon Hilty; one brother, Dr. Joseph J. Horvat, Jr.; one grandson, Troy A. Kochanek; one neice, Jody Beth Hubbard; four nephews Tony and Tom Hilty, Bo Blackmore and Tim Hansen; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by her mother and one sister, Paula Supmtner.

A Rosary Service will be at 2:00pm on Saturday, May 14, 2011, at Griffin Leggett Forest Hills Funeral Home, 10200 Hwy 5 North, Alexander, AR (501) 455-1067. Burial will follow in Oklahoma at a later date.